Mary Anne Hobbs of BBC Radio 6 Music presents an evening exploring the borderlands of classical music, with the pioneers of a new generation of musicians who draw on contemporary electronic influences. Piano and keyboard virtuoso Nils Frahm makes his Proms debut, as does atmospheric duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen, and together they create an exclusive centrepiece collaboration.
Audio recordings, mixing and mastering by Mark Smith.
Check incubate.org for more info on the Incubate festival.
Incubate festival 2013 is on 16 to 22 September 2013. incubate.org
Photo by Jan Rijk
Nils Frahm´s penchant for delicate, minimalistic neo-classical piano music has made him a kindred spirit to the likes of Ólafur Arnalds and Library Tapes. His most recent album is called Felt for a reason: he put felt in his piano to mute the tones because he didnt want to disturb his neighbors. Coincidentally, he really liked this sound. Every show of Frahm is a unique experience, because his playing is mostly based on improvisation.
In celebration of #PianoDay, Jon Hopkins performed a breathtaking rendition of his new work for solo piano, «Scene Suspended» in the Northern Foyers of the Concert Hall.
Directed by Dave May
Camera: Dan Graetz
Assistant Camera: James Gilligan
Stills: Dan Boud
Audio produced by Audifex
Producer: Joshua Craig
Record Engineers: Matthew Unwin and Aaron Hull
Mix Engineer: Alfred Marx
Mastering Engineer: Andrew Edgson
Produced by Sydney Opera House
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